Senior Hatchery Operations Leader

Aviagen; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CWT Farms International is seeking a Hatchery Manager to plan, develop and implement policies for hatchery operations, ensuring profitability and compliance with NCC guidelines and laws. You will supervise hatchery activities, maintenance, QA/QC, budgeting and welfare programs.

The role requires leadership of 2–4 salaried staff and supervision of 20–25 others, with strong analytical, math and financial skills, plus extensive poultry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management or related field OR 8 years equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 4 years’ progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and relative poultry industry experience
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisor experience within similar environment
• Advanced poultry science knowledge
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate people
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skills
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of financial terms and reporting
• Practical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programs
• Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly

Responsibilities

• Manage hatchery activities: egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicks
• Manage maintenance of facility and equipment
• Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities
• Oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control program
• Communicate with Breeder Manager to project egg needs
• Communicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicable
• Manage weekly hatch schedules providing proper number of birds to processing plant
• Monitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issues
• Maintain hatchery sanitation
• Establish and manage safety policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operations
• Manage reports, review and analyze, performing corrective measures
• Responsible for hatchery budget
• Manage quality of Embrex program
• Manage Animal Welfare Program
• Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Data interpretation

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 8 years equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CWT Farms International is seeking a Hatchery Manager to plan, develop and implement policies for hatchery operations, ensuring profitability and compliance with NCC guidelines and laws. You will supervise hatchery activities, maintenance, QA/QC, budgeting and welfare programs.

The role requires leadership of 2–4 salaried staff and supervision of 20–25 others, with strong analytical, math and financial skills, plus extensive poultry knowledge.